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DIY Flocked Christmas Tree(The best way!)

Christmas

15 Dec

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Learn how to transform your Christmas tree into a snow covered flocked Christmas tree using snoflock, a flocking powder and water.

Snoflocked CHristmas tree

Snoflock is made from wood pulp (cellulose) and adhesive so it’s environmentally safe, non toxic and biodegradable, which means that you can put in on a live tree and then dispose of normally.

This can be done with one person, but a helper is always a bonus because your hand will get tired from squirting the water bottle so much!

Artificial Christmas tree
Flocked Christmas tree

In the past I have also used spray snow in a can if I wanted the whole tree really, really white. I just spray it on before I use the flock.

flocked Christmas tree with lights

How to flock a Christmas tree

  1. Cover the floor and surrounding area because the flock will stick to whatever it lands on.
  2. Put lights on the tree before flocking. This prevents knocking the flock off as you mess with the lights.
  3. Unplug the lights.
  4. Pour the snoflock into the sifter.
  5. Wet down a section of tree with the spray bottle of water.
  6. Sift the snoflock onto the tree that’s already wet and then spray the snoflock onto the tree as you go.
  7. Keep going until your happy with it. I put on a lot and do layers!
  8. Don’t be afraid to throw some flock into a space that you can’t get to with the sifter.
  9. Mist the tree down again with water when you’re finished to make sure you got every spot.
  10. Let dry for 24 hours without touching!
  11. Decorate or just leave the lights.

Materials List for flocking a tree

  • Snoflock 2 lb bag
  • Snoflock 5 lb bag
  • Sifter
  • Water bottle
  • Eye shield
  • Dust mask

Here is how I decorated a small flocked tree last Christmas for my guest bedroom.

How to flock a Christmas tree video tutorial

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I flock a real Christmas Tree?

Absolutely! Snoflock is non toxic and made from wood pulp so you can flock a real christmas tree and dispose of as you normally would.

How long does the flocking last on a Christmas Tree?

As long as it is applied correctly, the flock will last for years. I have one tree that I flocked 5-6 years ago that still looks fantastic!

Does the flock get everywhere?

The flock will come off a little on your clothes if you brush up against it and a little will float down as you are decorating the tree. Otherwise, it stays on just fine.

Can I use a glue to make flock stay on longer?

There is a Snoglue product available especially for artificial trees that is supposed to help the flock stay on longer, but I have not tried it out yet.

Go on and try something new! You won’t regret trying this out. It always turns out beautiful.

Emily 🙂

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